2012 Fair Information

Important Dates

December 17, 2011
Projects needing approval from the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) must be approved either by a local SRC or the FWRSEF SRC.
January 27, 2012
Registration deadline
February 26–27, 2012
The 61st Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair at the new College Park Events Center at The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington in Arlington, Texas
March 29 – April 1, 2012
The 2012 ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas
May 13 – 18, 2012 (Division I Only)
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 2012 (Division II Only)
A selected number of middle school students will be nominated to enter their project via online application. From national entrants, 300 semifinalists will be selected, including 30 finalists who win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC to compete in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS Competition in Los Angeles, California

FWRSEF Schedule

February 26, 2012

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Project setup for all grades (Division I & II)

February 27, 2012

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Closed-Door Judging
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Division I students (grades 9–12) demonstrate
their projects to the judges (mandatory).
Division II students (grades 6–8) demonstrate
their projects to the judges (optional).
11:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Science fair participants may participate in UTA Science and Engineering Fun activities provided by UTA. Prior registration required! Contact fair director for detailed information.
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Public viewing, science show, and student activities
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Awards Ceremony
8:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Public viewing and teardown
9:00 PM
Exhibit hall closes. All projects must be removed by this time

Maps & Directions

Venue: College Park Events Center at the University of Texas at Arlington
Directions: College Park Events Center
Note: There may be a $5.00 parking fee for on-site parking.

Rules and Schedule

2012 FWRSEF Rules and Guidlines [PDF]
Download FWRSEF Rules and Guidelines 2011–2012
2012 FWRSEF SRC Guide [powerpoint presentation]
Download FWRSEF SRC Guide

Forms

2012 Science Fair Forms (Required)
Completion of these forms is required for 2012 fair registration.
2012 Intel Science Fair Form (Required)
A completed ISEF Form is required in order to register for the 2012 Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Download 2012 ISEF forms
Project Registration
Please complete and mail both 2012 Science Fair Form and 2012 Intel Science Fair Form to:
Dr. Liping Tang, P.O Box 19138,
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX 76019-0138

Contact Information

For Questions about the 2011 Fair or rules contact
Dr. Liping Tang, Fair Director, email: director@fwrsef.org
For questions about forming an SRB or IRC contact:
Dr. Michael Roner, SRC Chair, email: roner@uta.edu
For questions about becoming a supporter or volunteer for the Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair contact:
Dr. Liping Tang, Fair Director, email: director@fwrsef.org

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